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Climbing at Adršpach Rocks

6255 routes
16 areas
1–11 grades

The Adršpach Rocks in the Hradec Králové Region are one of Europe's most famous sandstone rock towns – more than 1,800 free-standing towers within walking distance, from a few metres up to about 90 m high. Together with the neighbouring Teplice Rocks they form the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks National Nature Reserve (protected since 1933, 17.12 km²), part of the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area since 1991. The climbing tradition here goes back more than a century.

The climbing is mostly cracks, with walls and chimneys too. Protection is sparse – rings far apart with only textile slings, knots and textile "UFOs" in between; cams, nuts and chalk are banned, and climbing is allowed only on dry rock and in daylight. Climbing permission is granted by the Nature Conservation Agency, and entry is free with a valid Czech Mountaineering Association card. Some sectors (e.g. Vstupní obvod, Město, Ostrov) are open from 1 May to 31 December, others (Za pískovnou, Panoptikum, Himálaj) only from 1 July; local closures for nesting birds also apply.

Part of East Bohemia, Adršpach Rocks has 6255 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 16 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Route in shadow, Vertical wall.

Rules

  • The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection, dry rock only.
  • Only ČHS members may make first ascents.
  • Instruction only in groups of up to 3 people with an instructor.

Climbing is allowed only from 1 July to 31 December (in some areas near the main tourist trail from 1 May). Extra seasonal bird closures may apply; some gorges (e.g. Rokle nad Černým jezírkem, Janovická Vlčí rokle, Ztracená rokle) are closed.

  • The ČHS rules and those of the local regional climbing commissions apply.
  • Creating or chipping holds is banned.
  • Chalk is banned or only tolerated, depending on the area.
  • No climbing on wet rock – after rain or in winter this can mean hours or days.

Many crags lie in protected areas with seasonal closures. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Město 1034 routes Království 984 routes Za pískovnou 561 routes Vstupní obvod 560 routes Jezerka 527 routes Milenecká hora 522 routes Himálaj 466 routes Ostrov 466 routes Panoptikum 454 routes Rokle nad Spáleným mlýnem 212 routes Podhradí 181 routes Janovická vlčí rokle 107 routes Rokle nad Černým jezírkem 71 routes Řeřichové stráně 45 routes Hůrka 44 routes Ztracená rokle 21 routes
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5+
Kyborg
From the south side diagonally left to the 1st ring, up the wall (2nd ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Kyborg
From the east (right of the right valley edge) via a crack to the terrace, climbing … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6-
Kyborg
From the left edge of the valley wall, right over a ring to the 'hodiny' (hourglass… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6+/7-
Laňka
NE edge over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Grizzly
Upper crack to the sloping ledge and then right to the ring. Up the wall to the left to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Grizzly
From the N via a crack and the wall (2 rings) to the shelf, then right along the edge … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
U kloboučníků
On the valley side, up the right wall of the valley corner (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Laňka
From the NW via significant climbing (build-up) and the wall to the ring. Up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
U kloboučníků
From the NW via the left crack and chimney to the pillar. To the left along the edge to… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4
U kloboučníků
SW crack to the ledge, then left into the chimney and up it to the pillar. Traverse and… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
6-
U kloboučníků
From Grizzly's (Route) via a small crack, along the 'sokolík' (small pinnacle/ridge) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
3
Vykřičený dům
SW wall and chimneys to the pre-summit. Via the Kankan route to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
U kloboučníků
From the upper (SE) side via a chimney or crack to the pillars. To the left via a chimney… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5
Vykřičený dům
From the NE gully into the cave, through a crack to the pre-summit, and via the Kankan… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +3
2
Vykřičený dům
In the southern corner through a crack and chimney to the pre-summit. Via the Kankan… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Vykřičený dům
To the left of the Valley Path through a crack and a fissure to the 1st ring. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
4
Vykřičený dům
SE crack to the pre-summit. Via the Kankan route to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5
Vykřičený dům
In the left part of the NW wall via a crack over an overhang and via a chimney to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6
Vykřičený dům
In the right part of the NW wall via a widening crack to the balcony, via a chimney to… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6
Věž veš
From the fore-rock on the SE side of the tower by stepping over and via a notch to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Bounty
From N up the wall to the 1st ring and right along the edge (2nd ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Bounty
Via a short crack on the E edge to the 1st ring and along the edge over the 2nd ring to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Bounty
Via the NE crack and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Bounty
In the NW wall along the small corners/dihedrals to the 1st ring, left up the wall and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4+
Mník
Up the wall over the eastern edge and via a gully to the 1st ring. Up the wall (2nd ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +4
4-
Chrám sv. Barbory
From SW via a chimney to the pillar. By stepping over and up the wall (added ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Chrám sv. Barbory
Between the tower and Mnich (under the abseil point) up the wall to the left (3 rings) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4
Chrám sv. Barbory
Traverse the wall above the overhang to the right into the chimney in the NE wall and up… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Chrám sv. Barbory
Via the chimney from the passage on the south side (or a crack) to the pillar, by… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
3
Kudlanka
From NE via a dirty/grassy chimney around the tree and a wide crack/section to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall

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